New puppy checklist Australia: essentials beyond the cute bowl

Puppies need sleep, food structure, chewing outlets, and safe travel — not twelve squeakers you will donate by Christmas.

The core list

• Sleep: a proper bed — calming cave bed for curl-up pups
• Food: sturdy bowl + optional slow feeder once meals get competitive
• Brain: one puzzle or treat tumbler
• Walks: collar/harness and lead from walk gear
• Car: belt or seat solution in travel & car
• Cleanup: towels or a drying robe for bath disasters

Training note

Gear supports habits — it does not replace rewards-based training and sleep. Puppies that are overstimulated look “naughty” when they are simply fried.

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